India expands nuclear arsenal to around 190 warheads, says SIPRI Yearbook 2026
The SIPRI Yearbook 2026 reports that India's nuclear arsenal has grown to approximately 190 warheads amid ongoing modernization and regional tensions. The report also details a severe military crisis with Pakistan in 2025 and highlights India's status as a top global military spender.
Why it matters
The expansion of nuclear capabilities in South Asia significantly impacts global security and regional stability between nuclear-armed neighbors.
India is estimated to have modestly expanded its nuclear arsenal in 2025 and continued developing new nuclear delivery systems, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026 released on Monday (June 8, 2026).
The article relies on data from a reputable international research institute and presents military developments neutrally.
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